Neh 8:9, 10:1 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 9. Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha ] This puts it out of doubt that, when the Tirshatha is mentioned, Nehemiah himself is intended, Tirshatha being the name of his office . Mourn not, nor weep. ] This is a holy day to God: a day appointed for general rejoicing in Him who has turned our captivity, restored to us his law, and again established among us his ordinances.

‏ Nehemiah 8:9

Verse 9. Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha] This puts it out of doubt that, when the Tirshatha is mentioned, Nehemiah himself is intended, Tirshatha being the name of his office.

Mourn not, nor weep.] This is a holy day to God: a day appointed for general rejoicing in Him who has turned our captivity, restored to us his law, and again established among us his ordinances.

‏ Nehemiah 10:1

CHAPTER X

The names of those who sealed the covenant, 1-27.

All solemnly promise not to have affinity with the people of the land, 28-30;

to observe the Sabbaths, 31;

to provide for the sanctuary according to the law, 32-36;

and to pay the regular tithes for the support of the priests, Levites, and other officers of the temple, 37-39.

NOTES ON CHAP. X

Verse 1. Now those that sealed] Four classes here seal. Nehemiah first, as their governor. And after him, secondly, The priests, Ne 10:2-8. Thirdly, The Levites, Ne 10:9-13. Fourthly, The chiefs of the people, Ne 10:14-27.

It is strange that, among all these, we hear nothing of Ezra, nor of the high priest Eliashib. Nor are any of the prophets mentioned, though there must have been some of them at Jerusalem at this time.

The whole of this chapter, the two first verses excepted, is wanting in the Arabic; the word Pashur of the third verse is retained; and the rest of the chapter is summed up in these words, and the rest of their assembly.